SALISBURY - Mr. Dwight Gilbert Martin, 79, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at his residence, surrounded by all of his family singing "What a Day That Will Be."

He was born July 14, 1935, in Randolph County to the late Walter Crone Martin and Lola Surrat Martin. Dwight attended Farmer School and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during the Korean War, during which he received three medals for his service.

He was employed by Merita Bread for 11 years and later worked for Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Company before purchasing Wink's BBQ in Salisbury in 1974, which his family continues to run.

Dwight attended Trinity Wesleyan Church in Salisbury and was an avid saltwater fisherman, enjoying ventures on his boat, "Seawitch." For the last 45 years, he and his entire family enjoyed traveling to Cape Hatteras for fishing trips and vacation. It was a trip that he always looked forward to and always enjoyed.

In addition to his parents, Dwight now joins his three brothers, Walter Jr., Lloyd and Wilber Martin; and sister Mazelle Cranford, who have gone to be with the Lord.